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Bridge Meadows

EIN 20-2028975 · Portland, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BRIDGE MEADOWS' MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN SUPPORTIVE INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITIES FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED FOSTER CARE THAT PROMOTES PERMANENCY, COMMUNITY, AND CARING RELATIONSHIPS, WHILE OFFERING SAFETY AND MEANINGFUL PURPOSE IN THE DAILY LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
63 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 40%
Employees
18
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$173,601, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 63.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. IN NOVEMBER 2021, BRIDGE MEADOWS PROUDLY WELCOMED HOME NEW RESIDENTS TO OUR THIRD INTERGENERATIONAL HOUSING COMMUNITY IN REDMOND, OREGON REPLICATING OUR OTHER PROGRAMS IN NORTH PORTLAND AND BEAVERTON,INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND ELDERS TO BE SERVED ACROSS THREE SITES.BRIDGE MEADOWS OFFERS A POWERFUL ALTERNATIVE TO THE ISOLATION, TRAUMA, AND ADVERSITY THAT TOO MANY FOSTER YOUTH, THEIR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES, AND LOW- INCOME ELDERS ENDURE. OUR "WHOLE COMMUNITY" APPROACH LEVERAGES THE POWER OF PLACE, PERMANENCE, AND SHARED SOCIAL PURPOSE TO IMPROVE RESIDENTS' HOUSING STABILITY, ACCESS TO HEALTH RESOURCES, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. IT BEGINS WITH THE GROUNDING ROOTS OF A PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT TO CALL HOME, AND THIS THRESHOLD TO PERMANENCE SETS THE STAGE FOR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS TO BUILD PARENTING SKILLS AND STABLE FAMILIES, AND FOR ELDERS OF MODEST MEANS TO AGE IN PLACE AND STAY HEALTHY, THEIR LIVES FILLED WITH PURPOSE. TOGETHER, ALL THREE GENERATIONS BUILD RESILIENCE AND IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
  2. SPECIFIC RESIDENT SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, IN-HOME SUPPORT, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT (TUTORING). RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS/SESSIONS THAT TARGET INFORMATION ABOUT SUCCESSFUL PARENTING, UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITION,EXERCISE AND HEALTHY LIVING. INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED BY QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (QMHP). TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY BUILDING AND UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY NEEDS, WEEKLY SOCIAL HOURS, MONTHLY COMMUNITY CHECK-IN, AND QUARTERLY COMMUNITY FORUMS ARE HELD AND FACILITATED BY STAFF.
  3. BRIDGE MEADOWS PARTNERS EXTENSIVELY WITH OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS, FORMALLY AND INFORMALLY. FOR EXAMPLE, KINSHIP HOUSE ASSISTS WITH ONSITE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, STAFF CONSULTATION AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING. THEY ALSO PROVIDE ONGOING PERMANENCY SUPPORT TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES HAVE THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE THEY NEED TO ADDRESS THEIR CHILDREN'S UNIQUE NEEDS AND THAT THE FAMILY AS A WHOLE NEEDS TO THRIVE. THE BRIDGE MEADOWS COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST ENSURES RESIDENTS HAVE CONSISTENT ACCESS TO ADDRESS THERAPEUTIC NEEDS AS THEY EMERGE AND PREVENT THEM FROM DISRUPTING THE TRUST AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS THAT RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN SO SUCCESSFUL AT BUILDING WITH EACH OTHER. SERVICES ARE TARGETED TO ASSIST RESIDENTS ACHIEVING THE OUTCOMES OF:*ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF YOUTH*HOUSING STABILITY FOR FAMILIES AND SENIORS*PERMANENCY FOR FOSTER YOUTH*INCREASED HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR YOUTH, PARENTS, AND SENIORS*SOCIAL COHESION OF YOUTH, PARENTS, AND SENIORS*RESILIENCY OF YOUTH, PARENTS, AND SENIORS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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